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German pink

Dianthus carthusianorum

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Dianthus
Family: Caryophyllaceae

About this plant

D. carthusianorum is a variable evergreen perennial with lax to erect stems, to 50cm or more, rising from a woody base. Leaves are linear, dark green, clustered and numerous at the base, paired at the nodes on the flower stems. Flowers many, in rather dense terminal clusters, opening from leathery bracts. Usually reddish magenta, throughout the summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Prefers a soil enriched with well-rotted manure or garden compost and an application of a balanced fertiliser in spring

Pruning

Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer or by layering after flowering

Pests

Slugs and aphids may be a problem

Diseases

May be subject to a rust, a virus and wilt

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensRock GardenFlower BordersGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorIndoorBog GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years